Activist who spotlighted African American history in Baton Rouge found dead in trunk of her car
BATON ROUGE — Sadie Roberts-Joseph’s sister remembers her as a woman who made things better — who led neighborhood trash cleanups and house repairs, who launched a...
In states where marijuana is legal, licensed dispensaries are pushing out drug dealers
More than half — 61% — of Americans now believe marijuana should be legal In states where recreational marijuana use has been legalized, teens are less likely...
R. Kelly Arrested on Child Porn, Sex Trafficking Charges … New Indictment for Racketeering
According to TMZ, Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn want to make sure Kelly remains behind bars until trial. In a letter to a federal judge, they say Kelly is a...
Lil Nas X Opens Up About His Decision To Come Out As Gay
According to BuzzFeed News, Lil Nas X has opened up about his decision to come out as gay last week, explaining he hopes that by going public with his sexuality, he...
Is Canopy Growth Stock A Buy Right Now?
Canadian pot producer Canopy Growth (CGC) has a market value above $9 billion, helped by a huge investment from Corona parent Constellation Brands (STZ) and control over...
Nicki Minaj to perform in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that hip-hop star Nicki Minaj will perform in the ultraconservative kingdom as it sheds decades of restrictions on entertainment. The female...
Chris Brown’s Outburst of Colorism Leaves Many Confused
CANDIDLY SPEAKING: My high school teacher always stressed to the Afro-American students in her classroom that there was no such existence of Good or Bad hair. She went...
Illinois residents will be able to buy marijuana at dispensaries as soon as Jan. 1.
Recreational marijuana is now roughly six months away from being legal across Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the bill into law Tuesday. That means residents 21 and...
Missy Elliott First Female Hip Hop Artist Inducted to Songwriters Hall of Fame
Iconic rapper and songwriter Missy Elliott has become the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Elliott, 47, was inducted into...
A Bill To Stop Racially Motivated 911 Calls Passes Oregon Senate
A measure to prevent racially motivated calls to 911 passed the Oregon Senate on Monday. One of the bill’s chief sponsors, Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Clackamas, was...
